# ARI (Auto Repair Software) vs Auto Expense.

The clearest difference is rating: ARI (Auto Repair Software) at 4.7 against Auto Expense.'s 4.1. ARI (Auto Repair Software) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (95% vs 65%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARI (Auto Repair Software) sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Auto Expense. sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ARI (Auto Repair Software) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARI (Auto Repair Software) has 286 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of ARI (Auto Repair Software)'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Auto Expense.'s.

ARI (Auto Repair Software) ships an update every 3 weeks, Auto Expense. every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | Auto Expense. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ari-auto-repair-software/id1189544427/reviews)** | [4.1 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-expense/id1273663978/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **286** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **95.0% of reviews** | 64.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Constantin Coutun](https://appshunter.io/developer/904194101) | [Zhengzhou Yeqiang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273663977) |

## What reviewers say

### ARI (Auto Repair Software)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ari-auto-repair-software/id1189544427)

Manage your auto repair business efficiently with this comprehensive mobile application. Track clients, vehicles, inventory, and finances. Streamline invoicing, estimates, and job management for mechanics and shop owners.

**Highlights:** Client and vehicle management, VIN decoder and license plate reader, Service history retrieval, Inventory tracking (parts, tires, services), Expense and income logging, Job card creation and management, Customizable invoices and estimates, Service reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARI Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| ARI monthly subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| ARI Monthly subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| ARI Pro Monthly 39 | $39.99 | per month |
| ARI Pro Plus 59 | $59.99 | per month |
| ARI Annual subscription | $299.99 | per year |
| ARI Pro Yearly | $399.00 | per year |
| ARI Pro Plus Yearly | $599.00 | per year |
| Credit  100 | $3.99 | one-time |
| credit  200 | $6.99 | one-time |
| credits 500 | $17.99 | one-time |
| credit 1000 | $30.99 | one-time |
| ARI Full Unlimited | $799.99 | one-time |


### Auto Expense.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-expense/id1273663978)

Track your vehicle's fuel economy, energy consumption, and all associated expenses. Log fuel fill-ups, services, repairs, and other fees with detailed reporting and customizable units. Keep your car's financial history organized and accessible.

**Highlights:** Track fuel/energy logs, Log services, repairs, and other fees, Calculate fuel economy and cost per mile, Generate comprehensive cost reports, Set service reminders, Track unlimited vehicles separately, Data import/export and backup options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 year | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium - 6 months | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium - 1 year | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Cars | $27.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Records | $45.99 | one-time |
| Export Data | $45.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Useful for tracking expenses
- 💰 Reasonable pricing
- 🔍 Comprehensive features
- 🗓️ Helpful for budgeting and monitoring mileage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with decimal input for fuel and price
- 🤖 Poor translation quality in non-English languages
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 📤 Difficulty with data export and import
- 🔍 Confusing or unclear UI elements

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add fuel expenses above a certain limit
- App crashes after recent updates
- Persistent ads even after paid subscription
- Incorrect currency conversion and calculations

**Requested features**

- Support for alternative fuel types (e.g. CNG, LPG)
- Automatic sync across devices
- Customizable expense categories
- Improved reporting and analytics
- Ability to set maintenance reminders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARI (Auto Repair Software) free?

ARI (Auto Repair Software) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Auto Expense. free?

Auto Expense. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ARI (Auto Repair Software) or Auto Expense.?

ARI (Auto Repair Software) is rated higher. ARI (Auto Repair Software) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while Auto Expense. averages 4.1 from 46 ratings.

### Do ARI (Auto Repair Software) or Auto Expense. have ads?

Auto Expense. shows ads; ARI (Auto Repair Software) does not.

### Which is updated more often, ARI (Auto Repair Software) or Auto Expense.?

ARI (Auto Repair Software) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Auto Expense. every 9 months. Most recently, ARI (Auto Repair Software) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Auto Expense. on October 22, 2026.

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